It came down to this 17MKE and the Mini lite 2205S. My wife preferred the Mini lite, so as the head of my household I put my foot down and said, “ok dear” lol
I'm cutting potatoes and laughing my butt off! "I can fix it with more words!" You crack me up, Josh. Great job on this video, it's a really nice travel trailer.
This was the first trailer we looked at and thought, "Yeah, we could live in this thing." ...and then we looked at the 22MKE, and then the 2600RB, and now we're looking at fifth wheels... but consistently, as we looked at bigger and "better" units, the Grand Design aesthetic continued to give us a feeling of warmth and "home" as we looked at the trailers. The commitment to quality and utility of space and features also spoke to us as looked at more and more units. Around the same time, we started watching different UA-camrs that also happened to be Grand Design brand ambassadors for their different lines and we only heard good things from them and their communities. We've seen them have problems and issues, even so far as trees falling on a fifth wheel, and Grand Design has ALWAYS been happy to step up and work with folks on their own timetable. The Grand Design community has been amazingly friendly to folks making inquiries like us and we see video proof of Grand Design providing great customer service by taking sign-ups to fix items for folks that attend their rallies, free of charge and regardless of the age of the unit. As far as the cubbies in the bathroom with no doors, deal with it Uncle Josh, we like those! We like you more, though, so we'll still take you out to dinner if you visit. I prefer outlets on the underside of the upper cabinets or sides of nearby cabinets over being on the counter itself or towers/pyramids/lillypads of power on the countertop because spills happen in real life and smooth countertops are also easier to wipe down. Oh! Yes, we appreciate the fact that you open all the cabinets and drawers and demonstrate beds and stuff like that very much!!! I was watching a video on the other Bish channel the other day and the person giving the tour actually said the words, "I'm not going to open up the rest of the stuff to show you" and my first thought was "then why should I bother to pay your company potentially six figures for this fifth wheel?"! We've seen tours with other presenters that do not demonstrate how beds, or happijacks, or how things look in road mode and are forced to find out from other sources if the way those things work are happy for us or not. In most cases, it's not a huge deal, but there have been a few that have caused us to remove the unit being reviewed from consideration. Hope you're having a good break, see you when you get back!
This is a great little camper for the size/weight: two seating areas during the day, good counter space in the kitchen, nice flip-down bed with nice dresser/storage space. Your demonstrations are SUPER helpful and set you apart from just about everyone else (plus your humor and honest commentary).
Hey Brother, thanks for another great video. For my 2 cents, doing demonstrations (such as lying in bed to show size) is a freakin' great addition. You have the best RV channel on UA-cam - keep up the great work! Thanks again!
Josh, extremely helpful when you give us detail like the camp queen. Josh, I like the countertop having the outlet on the interior wall like in another brand that’s like this
My wife and I bought this model last year as a early 2022 so we missed out on the standard solar package and 12 volt fridge so we were disappointed about that but over all for a couples camper it’s beyond perfect the only thing I have an issue with is the mattress it’s like sleeping on a concrete slab but I’m 6’4” 275 pounds so for most people it’s probably fine as my wife had no complaints about it and the fact that in travel mode you have access to all the necessities and with the theater seating the recliners are just fine for taking a cat nap on a stop if needed it’s a great unit.
@@Empok_Nor 2022 Ford F-150 super cab 2.7 Ecoboost with the trailer tow and payload packages which gives it 10k tow rating I like having room on the numbers to work with and it’s safer than being maxed out plus being so much under the truck’s capability it should last for an extended period of time with proper maintenance also I wanted the turbo charging for traveling through higher elevations without loosing as much power compared to a normally aspirated engine I hate not being able to at least maintain the speed limit while towing.
@@JoshtheRVNerd Yes very much so just wish we would have gotten the solar package and 12 volt fridge that now is standard equipment currently looking for mattress alternatives as mentioned the one that came with it is just not enough for me but overall highly recommend this unit.
The reason I watch your RV review videos more than anyone else's is because you get on the bed and toilet, get in the shower and show it with the slides in; keep it up Josh. Thanks,
We dropped in to a Grand Design dealership at Strawberry Plains near Knoxville, TN.Just to have a quick look at buying our first Travel Trailer. Previously we travelled all over Europe, Africa and New Zealand in a custom built VW high top bus. Well my wife listed off all the things she wanted in a trailer, including a gas oven, two-door fridge freezer, recliner, non-wet bathroom. I said your not going to get all that in reasonable sized trailer. Then they showed us the Imagine XLS 17 MKE. I couldn't believe it ticked ALL our boxes and more. That and the quality, length and weight sold it to us. Now waiting for delivery.
I think the bed space and bathroom demos are nice, because they give a better sense of scale than just seeing the rooms. But losing them would hardly be a deal-breaker, these would still be some of the best RV reviews available.
I saw this at an RV show and it's grown on me significantly. It's obviously shorter so that's nice for traveling, I don't prefer a Murphy bed but no problem with only having it up when your traveling. The bathroom it fairly decent for the space given, the couch is amazingly comfortable, and the kitchen counterspace and storage is absolutely brilliant!
I Googled and found pictures with the optional booth U dinette with underneath storage. That and no crampy corner radius shower has earned this one my standing ovation!
When the bed is up you have a much appreciated space in the living room and kitchen. I have NEVER seen a kitchen like this lots of cabinets, drawers, large sink, spray faucet, 3burner stove and large refrigerator. It is a trailer I could live in as a Tiny House then move it when I wanted to live in another area. This on is SUPER GREAT
This camper was high on our choice list however a few things stop us from buying it. Don’t like that you can’t put the bed down with the slide in. Don’t like that you can’t recline the theatre seat closest to the bed when the bed is down. RV Queen size bed not good unless you’re short. Not fond of the esthetic look of the mattress/bedding showing when the bed is up, looks sloppy. Many people hang tapestries to cover that but don’t like the look. The kitchen is fabulous, that is the big pro of this camper. Great storage in and out for the size of the camper. Decent bathroom. I do wish they would come out with a different color interior then all brown. I do think this camper is a lot of bang for the buck and a great couples camper. Agree with you on preferring the East West 1900 MMK.
This one absolutely has some really positive and strong factors as well. I like the decent factory solar package and the “look“ of it inside is gorgeous in my opinion. Before the functional features I prefer I gave the number to Alta
@@JoshtheRVNerd The Alta is 3ft longer though. The Grand Design MKE17 packs more punch for its small size under 22’. It’s a shame on the Alta that kitchen window doesn’t open, that’s a deal breaker. I’d rather have 2 windows that open then one large window that doesn’t. Neither the Alta or the GD nailed it. It’s to bad, so close.
Regarding the TV…. I am in my late 50’s and my wife is older (Yes, she robbed the cradle ;). We watch most of our entertainment content on our iPad Pro’s… so, for us, we would rather see a larger window where the TV is in this model. Just some minor feedback for GD. Thanks for the great walk through. Oh and yes, keep laying down and sizing things up. Very helpful. The Dad jokes though….. LOL
I like the demos. You show RV"s and detail the pluses and short comings. It is nice to see the lay outs and truth is a big plus for me. Thank you for the details and scrutany . of all the details.
Josh one of the things I’ve learned from you is watch the picnic tables as a trucker that doesn’t surprise me when you go in his truck stops don’t throw your toothbrush in the sink by the way matter fact wash your hands after you use the sink but seriously you said to put the table on the mattress for transit not a good idea if you’re putting it out on the ground you might wanna get a specialized sack for it first because we don’t know what’s on the ground nowadays
I don't watch any other RV sales video anymore. You are by far the most unbiased, informative, and humorous of everyone. My husband doesn't watch the videos, but every time I have one of yours playing, he'll walk by and say "Charlie" because he thinks you sound EXACTLY like Jon Cryer from 2 1/2 men. LOL... but we're on the hunt now to size down and I"ve been watching so many of your videos. I wish Coldwater, MI wasn't an 8 hour drive for us... :(
I truly appreciate this.. even the Jon Cryer part lol I'd certainly trade paychecks with the guy I'm not in sales myself and we have 23 stores now. There may be a place closer than southern michigan for you. You can check our locations at www.bishs.com/locations
OH MY GOODNESS! HOW DID I MISS THIS ONE???? My wife and I had a great time at the Quad Cities Bish's, and saw a LOT of Grand Designs, but somehow we missed this one entirely! Now I'll have to go back and check it out! We were REALLY impressed with the Alta with the same floor plan that we DID see, so much so that it made our list of RV's to seriously consider when it comes to buy. But now we have some serious competition for that trailer! Here's my initial impressions: - Grand Design does a better job than Alta on the Murphy bed design and implementation. - Alta does a much better job on the kitchen, thanks to that GIANT window and better positioned outlets. - Alta has a really nice wardrobe/pantry next to the bathroom that Grand Design lacks. - But Grand Design does a better job with storage areas around the bed.... I really enjoyed our visit to Quad Cities Bish's, and this will make a good excuse to go back! I'm looking for a trailer AND/OR fifth wheel less that 30' in length, and preferably able to be hauled by a half-ton truck. (Though I will most likely use a 3/4 ton truck...) I plan on TRAVELING with my trailer, so the super size wonders, as much as I love them, are not going to make my list of finalists. Been having a fun time going back through your videos, and picking out all my favorites. Some Rockwoods and Jayco's are on my list of finalists, but I don't remember seeing any of those brands in Iowa. Looks like a trip to Coldwater, Michigan might be in order.... Interesting note: I live in Illinois, and the distance I drive to go to the Quad City Bish's is just ten miles less than if I were to drive in the other direction to Middlebury, Indiana and visited the Grand Design factory in person! NOTE TO EVERYONE: If you are interested in any Grand Design, the Quad City dealership is amazing in terms of SIZE and models carried. Well worth a visit if you are anywhere in the midwest. Even if you aren't interested in Grand Design, it's worth visiting anyway! They do have other brands in stock. Thank you SO MUCH for all these wonderful videos you make! They are so helpful!
Yeah that location we have there is huge. Lots of space and plenty of stuff to see Ty for the comparison info. Generally speaking I tend to agree pretty consistently
Hopefully in a future model they will replace the oven with a convection microwave. I love everything else in this camper. I’ll be looking to buy one in 2025.
The reason I click on your longer reviews WAY more often than anyone elses are the details. I am similar height and always wondered how those beds are, so thank you!
This was the one for us!!! Bought one in Feb - 1st trip out I was So happy..finally enough storage to not have to pack up bins and keep going in and out of the camper to cook - we wanted a camper 22 feet or less - so for others there may be a better "best" camper but for us Winner winner chicken dinner!!!
We had purchased this trailer during Covid and it was a beautiful trailer and we loved it after the factory corrected all the things that were wrong with it. Straight from the factory it had a pocket door that was gouged out from a nail pop. The factory shipped the wrong door to the dealer three times. All the decals has air bubbles and it took 8 months to repair. We were going to keep it after all that happen but then we found someone had filled up the black tank. So we purchased a used trailer that we thought was new from the factory. Turns out, the delivery service that Grand Designed hired, stayed overnight in our brand new trailer instead of using a hotel.
Quality control is terrible at best under normal circumstances, but during Covid there was virtually NO quality control period from any manufacturer!!!
@@stevez340 I talked to the Technical Director over at Thor Industries and he told me that during Covid they basically took whoever showed up for work that day and sent them over to the facility that needed the most help and shut down all the others plants. He said it was so frustrating and things did not get done correctly. I have a Wolf Pup now and I asked my dealer why are the lighted speakers missing from my new trailer? He said the factory ran out. I asked, "When were you going to tell me about that?" He said we were hoping you didn't notice, joking with me. They did finally install them.
I like that you show how a camper fits your size and how you would use that unit. I also appreciate that you demonstrate the road mode and storage capacity as well.
I ordered an 18 inch extention cord to deal with my electrical outlets that were not exactly in the best place. It works pretty well for the Instapot that I place on the closed stovetop. Nice Layout! I do wish they would have converted the fart fan in the kitchen to a real fan. The larger fans not only move more air, but they are also very quiet at low speed which is nice when you want to move air through the trailer while you sleep. I understand you could upgrade, but if it were installed at the factory, the fan would be covered with the trailer warranty. I for one would be happy to pay a few dollars more to have the larger fan, but that's just me.
Good review, covers all the necessary features. As a 6'3" person I appreciate the extra effort with the bed and shower demo. I am looking at this and the Alta / Surveyor variants, to be fair the Alta is nice but it is 3' longer and 500 lbs heavier. Alta would be a top choice if they would drop the 2' deep pantry, move the slide to the back of the camper and allow the Murphy bed to be used with a closed slide, but they haven't figured that out. Maybe one day. You are still my go to for thorough and informative RV reviews, keep it up and thanks.
We just got home from a RV show here in Tacoma, WA and really looked into this model. My SO (significant other) was really impressed and we're now strongly considering going with this model. The bathroom size works well for us and we love a murphy bed set up for that extra space. We also loved all the counter space for the kitchen and the storage in general was really nice. Grand design really did a great job on this model for sure.
@@JoshtheRVNerd It totally was. I also just watched your newest grand design video and I'm really excited to see the more in depth videos. Grand Design is honestly one of my fave brands on the market.
@@rickysmom1 I could've spent a week in that display and not managed to get everything I wanted There were hundreds upon hundreds of RVs all within a mile of one another that week at just the RV hall of fame. Then there was the whole Forest River display... which I spent maybe a whopping 2hrs in
We just bought this model, pick up this Monday. It seems perfect for us, kids are grown and gone, plus we have a 1/2 ton and didn't want to upgrade to a 3/4 ton. Great review!
They haven't really changed the recipe much in the past years but with the success they're seeing I don't think they need to. I spoke with GD's manger of the Imagine series and he asked my thoughts on what they could do. Other than touching up their solar package slightly and possibly pulling the carpet from the slides I felt like they're in an excellent position
I really like Grand Design! Oh, and yes, please keep your demonstrations in your videos. As a 6 foot tall woman, that’s important for me to see. Thanks Josh!!
Your videos/info is by far my FAVORITE! Thank you SO much for taking the time to show us the size of the bed, etc by actually laying on it... it DOES help.
We OWN this one and love it!! We have the one with the “U” shaped table in the slide out. We’ve had it since May. We come from a C class after getting the cat converter SAWED OFF 2 x in 3 months. But it pulls very well with my Silverado 1500. Bathroom is very nice. Shower is tall enough for a 6’ person. Open cabinets are great. Need some kind of lighting inside the cabinets to see items.
Perfect couple camper. Dig the couch instead of the dinette. Really don't need much of a kitchen because we like to cook outside. A microwave, hot plate and fridge works fine.
The downside of watching too many of Josh's videos is that eventually you will find a trailer with one more feature you wish the one you bought had! That happened here now to me. I bought a 200mk That only has the theater seats....I need both the seats AND the dinette This has them! ! The only consolation I take is that. I got a great deal on the 200 M. K. And I think that this model would be very hard to get at the price point that I got the 200mk by many thousand dollars, putting it way above my limit.......So, I am good. I am going to remove the middle home theater seat And put the table there...., then I will have both the dinette AND two home theater seats! Not your fault Josh... You can't help it if you're a natural entertainer!
Love the way you go the extra mile and show beds, showers, etc. They really do help and making the videos a little longer but that is okay because the information is critical for people to see. Sorry about the extra editing time but I really do like it. And your video lengths are never a problem because they are very informative, educational, AND entertaining! LOL!
We have never owned a pull trailer but have had 3 motorhomes over the years. We currently have no RV but are actively researching. We plan to do some extended traveling once my wife retires in the next year. We have a 3/4 ton so we can pull a heavier trailer, but we don't want anything over 30' for towability and getting into state parks. I think we'd like something similar to this but a little longer. The Murphy is fine, but I don't want a short queen. I like the layout on this unit. The bathroom is a bit skimpy, the TV is too high, and the bed is short, but I like it overall. My wife and I watch your videos and really enjoy the detail. We live in GA but would certainly consider purchasing from your company when we decide to pull the trigger. Enjoy your vacation. You are 100% correct. The time you have available with your family is limited. No matter how important you are to your company, they will replace you in a month. Your family...not so much.
I don't think there is a bad way to do outlets as long as they are there. Worst case scenario you get a shorty extension cord of a suitable wire gauge. Whatever solution they use it's going to work well sometimes and be suboptimal other times.
Ignoring brand vs brand If we just look at layout vs layout I prefer this one I think Though the 2104’s design does allow it to be a LITTLE smaller overall I think But close
Cool little trailer. I too, am 6'2", and I don't think I'd like the camp queen. To me, the demos you do are an essential part of the videos, especially the shower height, as it's hard to judge dimensions in a video otherwise. All in all, a great weekender rv, but I'd hate to have to fold up the bed everyday.
I appreciate your demonstration of bed setup, the WC, and all the cabinetry. I like how you start (after the quick overview) on the interior. Ain’t nobody got time for the outside if the inside isn’t right. 👍🏻
I really LOVE Grand Design. their storage, their colors, cabinets etc. one thing they REALLY need to reconfigure is their bathrooms to allow better space around the toilet. There was a recent video (I think it was Wildwood hyperlite) that has the wall by the toilet slid back a bit more which allowed more maneuverabilty of ones legs when using the toilet.
This was number 2 pick for us. We settled on a Flagstaff 21FBRS (Rockwood S2109). The fail with the MKE17 is the bed needs to be up in order to have the slide in. This was something we did not want. We like ours because everything is accessible with the slide in. This is important for a wayside rest snooze on the road or a late night arrival when you just did not want to do a full setup until morning. Thanks for your reviews. I feel like I owe you a lunch!
Tell ya what - save your lunch money and just drop my name in a quick review here instead :) search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJ6QmeZ7bXF4gR09yK01XHacM
I would remove that towel bar and use hooks for my towels. I am a side sleeper so I could curl up on either sofa for a stay over. And I like the above the counter receptacle. I have a portable tower of power that will work anywhere. This is the one for me. I love it.
@@JoshtheRVNerd I watch you all the time. I live in Washinton state. I wish we had a Bish's here. Oregon seems to be the closet one. Thank you for your forthright reviews.
Yes it helps with the demonstrations, example. While comparing the east to west 1900MMK to this, I was able to see just how different the beds truly were. That said your videos are so in-depth, let’s not get greedy. I’d say do it if your caffeinated and feeling friskay!!! Great video Josh!
That sofa in front of the Murphy bed looks fantastic. Yes keep doing the demonstrations. The interior storage is impressive Upgrade the fans immediately. Road mode is impressive and if I really had to sleep, the theater seats work just fine. I like the clearance beneath the rig also. I'd like to see a full shot of the roof with measurements because 165 watts of solar isn't enough for me. Overall, I really like this unit.
I like the demonstrations 9f the use of things. Also gives you a real perspective of the size of many things. That bed/closet area with the drawers too is pretty special I think. Love the small bathroom with at least a little linen storage ! No tub ! Awesome ! No dinette! Great floorplan !
im 6' tall. I just slide the mattress down a few inches at night. Just enough so i don't lose me pillow but enough so my feet don't hang over. Different camper, but works for me.
Hi Josh!! This is an awesome camper! Thank you very much for doing a showcase of it. This one was an option for our consideration back in January 2021 when we were trying to decide what make/model that we'd pursue. We just chose something a bit bigger. Safe travels!
Josh you are the best at explaining the good and bad features of all the campers you show ,this is a small camper with tons of storage which makes it seem like it's way bigger ,I love the window by the sink neither one of my 5th wheels have that .
@@JoshtheRVNerd yes we have a 2014 Shasta Phoenix 5th wheel that's 35 feet long and a 2015 Voltage toy hauler 5 th wheel that's 45 feet long ,we have a 2008 Ford F 350 and a 2014 Ford F 350 dually
Good to know! Sometimes I just do stuff and at the time it makes sense. I make SO MANY videos I sometimes like to ask if YOU are actually getting any benefit out of it
I love the colors and interior of the Alta and its rack and pinion slide mechanism, same with the Rockwood but those come with a higher unloaded vehicle weight. This is going to be our next trailer. Keep up the good work my man.
I was raised in South Florida where the Everglades is. I always had to look out for the dreaded Crocagator!!! Ted the Bed Goblin is tame compared to the Crocagator!!!
Well hello there Josh and what do we have here? That wonderful Grand Design 17MKE that you and I was just chatting about a couple of days ago. We had a check list when looking for our 2nd travel trailer and this one hit them all. Thanks for making use feel good about picking the camper because it was all your videos that helped us through this mind blowing decision. There are SO many for people chose from. Thanks for all the hard work Josh.
Hey, I got an idea 💡. This is actually Cracker Barrel capable. How many people have fallen asleep in their recliners, especially after a long day? Just keep a couple of extra blankets accessable and cozy up on your recliners if need be.
Josh I really like your demonstrations, you add so e character to your video reviews this makes watching your RV video reviews more fun and entertaining for your viewer's! 👍👍👍👍👍 I'd say don't change a thing and just don't burn the candle at both ends! We love ya buddy!
Josh, there is SSOOOOO much to like about this unit. However, re: the elec outlets, instead of in o'head cab it would be more useful to have pop-up elec outlets in the counter top, LOVE the amt of storage next to the bed (even if not fan of "bendee-bed", would love to see a DEDICATED pantry, overall storage is FANTASTIC IMO. O'night accomodation not a big issue to me as solo/couple travelers. Y'all Be Safe!
Check out Keystone Passport 199. We have a 2018 model. We love it, but we don't like overhead outlets, but we use a short cord power strip to connect our coffee pot.
Thanks for the " Little Grey Riding Hood " report on this really, really nice Imagine. Happiness in a small package as far as I'm concerned. I too favor the East-West Alta 19 a tad more. Give me a 2" sidewall and I AM so happier. You did a bang up one on this one Josh and a Big Thank You for it, will in Florida
It came down to this 17MKE and the Mini lite 2205S. My wife preferred the Mini lite, so as the head of my household I put my foot down and said, “ok dear” lol
I am also the king of my castle when she’s not around
Well done Sir.
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@@gonebananas1076 You totally understand😔because a great woman always gets whatever she wants lol!
I work as a FT Cashier in a National Home Improvement Store where many male customers have to me, "A happy wife is a happy life!"
I prefer YOUR videos more than any other RV dealership, Josh. You both entertain AND educate us.
Ty 🙏
Josh many of your viewers love the extra mile you go for us! Thanks.
That one is cute and well thought out, and yes, the live demos of the bed and "water closet" are a necessity!!
Love your style!!
I'm cutting potatoes and laughing my butt off! "I can fix it with more words!" You crack me up, Josh. Great job on this video, it's a really nice travel trailer.
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This was the first trailer we looked at and thought, "Yeah, we could live in this thing." ...and then we looked at the 22MKE, and then the 2600RB, and now we're looking at fifth wheels... but consistently, as we looked at bigger and "better" units, the Grand Design aesthetic continued to give us a feeling of warmth and "home" as we looked at the trailers. The commitment to quality and utility of space and features also spoke to us as looked at more and more units. Around the same time, we started watching different UA-camrs that also happened to be Grand Design brand ambassadors for their different lines and we only heard good things from them and their communities. We've seen them have problems and issues, even so far as trees falling on a fifth wheel, and Grand Design has ALWAYS been happy to step up and work with folks on their own timetable. The Grand Design community has been amazingly friendly to folks making inquiries like us and we see video proof of Grand Design providing great customer service by taking sign-ups to fix items for folks that attend their rallies, free of charge and regardless of the age of the unit.
As far as the cubbies in the bathroom with no doors, deal with it Uncle Josh, we like those! We like you more, though, so we'll still take you out to dinner if you visit. I prefer outlets on the underside of the upper cabinets or sides of nearby cabinets over being on the counter itself or towers/pyramids/lillypads of power on the countertop because spills happen in real life and smooth countertops are also easier to wipe down.
Oh! Yes, we appreciate the fact that you open all the cabinets and drawers and demonstrate beds and stuff like that very much!!! I was watching a video on the other Bish channel the other day and the person giving the tour actually said the words, "I'm not going to open up the rest of the stuff to show you" and my first thought was "then why should I bother to pay your company potentially six figures for this fifth wheel?"! We've seen tours with other presenters that do not demonstrate how beds, or happijacks, or how things look in road mode and are forced to find out from other sources if the way those things work are happy for us or not. In most cases, it's not a huge deal, but there have been a few that have caused us to remove the unit being reviewed from consideration.
Hope you're having a good break, see you when you get back!
I am truly learning to appreciate the “culture” around GD as I spend more time with them
This is a great little camper for the size/weight: two seating areas during the day, good counter space in the kitchen, nice flip-down bed with nice dresser/storage space. Your demonstrations are SUPER helpful and set you apart from just about everyone else (plus your humor and honest commentary).
Know what’s funny? I have no clue what anyone else does in their videos
Simply trying to do what my audience requests!!
Hey Brother, thanks for another great video. For my 2 cents, doing demonstrations (such as lying in bed to show size) is a freakin' great addition. You have the best RV channel on UA-cam - keep up the great work! Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing! Good to know
We love the drawers instead of the toenail toaster, lol
Good to know!
Josh, extremely helpful when you give us detail like the camp queen. Josh, I like the countertop having the outlet on the interior wall like in another brand that’s like this
My wife and I bought this model last year as a early 2022 so we missed out on the standard solar package and 12 volt fridge so we were disappointed about that but over all for a couples camper it’s beyond perfect the only thing I have an issue with is the mattress it’s like sleeping on a concrete slab but I’m 6’4” 275 pounds so for most people it’s probably fine as my wife had no complaints about it and the fact that in travel mode you have access to all the necessities and with the theater seating the recliners are just fine for taking a cat nap on a stop if needed it’s a great unit.
My I ask what you pull your unit with?
@@Empok_Nor 2022 Ford F-150 super cab 2.7 Ecoboost with the trailer tow and payload packages which gives it 10k tow rating I like having room on the numbers to work with and it’s safer than being maxed out plus being so much under the truck’s capability it should last for an extended period of time with proper maintenance also I wanted the turbo charging for traveling through higher elevations without loosing as much power compared to a normally aspirated engine I hate not being able to at least maintain the speed limit while towing.
Has it treated you well overall??
@@JoshtheRVNerd Yes very much so just wish we would have gotten the solar package and 12 volt fridge that now is standard equipment currently looking for mattress alternatives as mentioned the one that came with it is just not enough for me but overall highly recommend this unit.
@@adamtaylor5590 I put a 2” and 3” (I added the 3” because the 2” wasn’t enough) mattress topper(s) on my factory mattress. It really helped so much.
Please keep the demos in! This is really helpful to see the bed/couch/slides/shower etc. in action.
Will do!
The reason I watch your RV review videos more than anyone else's is because you get on the bed and toilet, get in the shower and show it with the slides in; keep it up Josh. Thanks,
TY John
I sat in all the bathrooms of the trailers we looked at today all because of Josh. lol
@@rickysmom1 smart!
We dropped in to a Grand Design dealership at Strawberry Plains near Knoxville, TN.Just to have a quick look at buying our first Travel Trailer. Previously we travelled all over Europe, Africa and New Zealand in a custom built VW high top bus. Well my wife listed off all the things she wanted in a trailer, including a gas oven, two-door fridge freezer, recliner, non-wet bathroom. I said your not going to get all that in reasonable sized trailer. Then they showed us the Imagine XLS 17 MKE. I couldn't believe it ticked ALL our boxes and more. That and the quality, length and weight sold it to us. Now waiting for delivery.
Nice pick!
I think the bed space and bathroom demos are nice, because they give a better sense of scale than just seeing the rooms.
But losing them would hardly be a deal-breaker, these would still be some of the best RV reviews available.
Wow. Ty :)
I saw this at an RV show and it's grown on me significantly. It's obviously shorter so that's nice for traveling, I don't prefer a Murphy bed but no problem with only having it up when your traveling. The bathroom it fairly decent for the space given, the couch is amazingly comfortable, and the kitchen counterspace and storage is absolutely brilliant!
Yeah being able to make the bed when you get there and just leave it is nice
As someone who is 6-'3", I appreciate that you demonstrate the "fit" of a tall goober such as myself.
Good to know!!
I Googled and found pictures with the optional booth U dinette with underneath storage.
That and no crampy corner radius shower has earned this one my standing ovation!
Lol rectangle showers do seem to be the current preference out there
I love this camper I think it is the best towable couples camper on the market
Its one that always catches my eye too
When the bed is up you have a much appreciated space in the living room and kitchen. I have NEVER seen a kitchen like this lots of cabinets, drawers, large sink, spray faucet, 3burner stove and large refrigerator. It is a trailer I could live in as a Tiny House then move it when I wanted to live in another area. This on is SUPER GREAT
This camper was high on our choice list however a few things stop us from buying it. Don’t like that you can’t put the bed down with the slide in. Don’t like that you can’t recline the theatre seat closest to the bed when the bed is down. RV Queen size bed not good unless you’re short. Not fond of the esthetic look of the mattress/bedding showing when the bed is up, looks sloppy. Many people hang tapestries to cover that but don’t like the look. The kitchen is fabulous, that is the big pro of this camper. Great storage in and out for the size of the camper. Decent bathroom. I do wish they would come out with a different color interior then all brown. I do think this camper is a lot of bang for the buck and a great couples camper. Agree with you on preferring the East West 1900 MMK.
This one absolutely has some really positive and strong factors as well. I like the decent factory solar package and the “look“ of it inside is gorgeous in my opinion. Before the functional features I prefer I gave the number to Alta
@@JoshtheRVNerd The Alta is 3ft longer though. The Grand Design MKE17 packs more punch for its small size under 22’. It’s a shame on the Alta that kitchen window doesn’t open, that’s a deal breaker. I’d rather have 2 windows that open then one large window that doesn’t. Neither the Alta or the GD nailed it. It’s to bad, so close.
Regarding the TV…. I am in my late 50’s and my wife is older (Yes, she robbed the cradle ;). We watch most of our entertainment content on our iPad Pro’s… so, for us, we would rather see a larger window where the TV is in this model. Just some minor feedback for GD. Thanks for the great walk through. Oh and yes, keep laying down and sizing things up. Very helpful. The Dad jokes though….. LOL
Appreciate the insights. Ty
I like the demos. You show RV"s and detail the pluses and short comings. It is nice to see the lay outs and truth is a big plus for me. Thank you for the details and scrutany . of all the details.
Josh one of the things I’ve learned from you is watch the picnic tables as a trucker that doesn’t surprise me when you go in his truck stops don’t throw your toothbrush in the sink by the way matter fact wash your hands after you use the sink but seriously you said to put the table on the mattress for transit not a good idea if you’re putting it out on the ground you might wanna get a specialized sack for it first because we don’t know what’s on the ground nowadays
Yeah it’s.. tough.. sometimes
I am not a germaphobe but man.. some things are just gross lol
I don't watch any other RV sales video anymore. You are by far the most unbiased, informative, and humorous of everyone. My husband doesn't watch the videos, but every time I have one of yours playing, he'll walk by and say "Charlie" because he thinks you sound EXACTLY like Jon Cryer from 2 1/2 men. LOL... but we're on the hunt now to size down and I"ve been watching so many of your videos. I wish Coldwater, MI wasn't an 8 hour drive for us... :(
I truly appreciate this.. even the Jon Cryer part lol
I'd certainly trade paychecks with the guy
I'm not in sales myself and we have 23 stores now. There may be a place closer than southern michigan for you. You can check our locations at www.bishs.com/locations
OH MY GOODNESS! HOW DID I MISS THIS ONE????
My wife and I had a great time at the Quad Cities Bish's, and saw a LOT of Grand Designs, but somehow we missed this one entirely! Now I'll have to go back and check it out!
We were REALLY impressed with the Alta with the same floor plan that we DID see, so much so that it made our list of RV's to seriously consider when it comes to buy. But now we have some serious competition for that trailer!
Here's my initial impressions:
- Grand Design does a better job than Alta on the Murphy bed design and implementation.
- Alta does a much better job on the kitchen, thanks to that GIANT window and better positioned outlets.
- Alta has a really nice wardrobe/pantry next to the bathroom that Grand Design lacks.
- But Grand Design does a better job with storage areas around the bed....
I really enjoyed our visit to Quad Cities Bish's, and this will make a good excuse to go back! I'm looking for a trailer AND/OR fifth wheel less that 30' in length, and preferably able to be hauled by a half-ton truck. (Though I will most likely use a 3/4 ton truck...) I plan on TRAVELING with my trailer, so the super size wonders, as much as I love them, are not going to make my list of finalists.
Been having a fun time going back through your videos, and picking out all my favorites. Some Rockwoods and Jayco's are on my list of finalists, but I don't remember seeing any of those brands in Iowa. Looks like a trip to Coldwater, Michigan might be in order....
Interesting note: I live in Illinois, and the distance I drive to go to the Quad City Bish's is just ten miles less than if I were to drive in the other direction to Middlebury, Indiana and visited the Grand Design factory in person!
NOTE TO EVERYONE: If you are interested in any Grand Design, the Quad City dealership is amazing in terms of SIZE and models carried. Well worth a visit if you are anywhere in the midwest. Even if you aren't interested in Grand Design, it's worth visiting anyway! They do have other brands in stock.
Thank you SO MUCH for all these wonderful videos you make! They are so helpful!
Yeah that location we have there is huge. Lots of space and plenty of stuff to see
Ty for the comparison info. Generally speaking I tend to agree pretty consistently
I really love the countertop space and drawer storage that Grand Design has.
Still love this one!
Just remember the surveyor has nap and crap access and a camp kitchen. Love this floor plan
Thats the hard part of comparing models like that.. they all have that ONE thing that makes them special
I like the storage round bed......I like the way you tell us everything....
Ty Karla :)
@@JoshtheRVNerd your welcome
Hopefully in a future model they will replace the oven with a convection microwave. I love everything else in this camper. I’ll be looking to buy one in 2025.
I do like you showing us how the bed fits. It is helpful. The plug on the upper cabinets is clever and clean.
This one has soooo much storage!!!!
The reason I click on your longer reviews WAY more often than anyone elses are the details. I am similar height and always wondered how those beds are, so thank you!
Glad you like them! (Jen- Josh The RV Nerds other intern)
This was the one for us!!! Bought one in Feb - 1st trip out I was So happy..finally enough storage to not have to pack up bins and keep going in and out of the camper to cook - we wanted a camper 22 feet or less - so for others there may be a better "best" camper but for us Winner winner chicken dinner!!!
This one is a stud for sure. You did well!!
We had purchased this trailer during Covid and it was a beautiful trailer and we loved it after the factory corrected all the things that were wrong with it. Straight from the factory it had a pocket door that was gouged out from a nail pop. The factory shipped the wrong door to the dealer three times. All the decals has air bubbles and it took 8 months to repair. We were going to keep it after all that happen but then we found someone had filled up the black tank. So we purchased a used trailer that we thought was new from the factory. Turns out, the delivery service that Grand Designed hired, stayed overnight in our brand new trailer instead of using a hotel.
Sorry but this makes me mad...sorry you had this happen to your unit.
Quality control is terrible at best under normal circumstances, but during Covid there was virtually NO quality control period from any manufacturer!!!
@@stevez340 I talked to the Technical Director over at Thor Industries and he told me that during Covid they basically took whoever showed up for work that day and sent them over to the facility that needed the most help and shut down all the others plants. He said it was so frustrating and things did not get done correctly. I have a Wolf Pup now and I asked my dealer why are the lighted speakers missing from my new trailer? He said the factory ran out. I asked, "When were you going to tell me about that?" He said we were hoping you didn't notice, joking with me. They did finally install them.
Ooh that table could be a counter top extender as well with it being height adjustable.
For a little unit this is pretty decent 😄
Yeah I don’t think it’s an accident almost every brand out there is watching would imagine is doing
I like that you show how a camper fits your size and how you would use that unit. I also appreciate that you demonstrate the road mode and storage capacity as well.
🙏 ty
My friend bought one 2 yrs ago- amazed st
Both the kitchen and the bathroom- very comfortable living space. Highly impressive
Good to hear. I love stories of actual units in the wild like this
To this late date, this camper is just the chef's kiss. The best.
It's spawned like 8 clones from other brands too
@@JoshtheRVNerd I'd love to see a video on those. Even if you didn't have the actual trailers to walk through.
@@hificat101 I have videos on a bunch actually. Start here: ua-cam.com/video/xXuVoHXRnuM/v-deo.html and check the links in the description
Yes! Except add bunks
Thankfully they have some great bunk models too
I ordered an 18 inch extention cord to deal with my electrical outlets that were not exactly in the best place. It works pretty well for the Instapot that I place on the closed stovetop.
Nice Layout!
I do wish they would have converted the fart fan in the kitchen to a real fan. The larger fans not only move more air, but they are also very quiet at low speed which is nice when you want to move air through the trailer while you sleep. I understand you could upgrade, but if it were installed at the factory, the fan would be covered with the trailer warranty. I for one would be happy to pay a few dollars more to have the larger fan, but that's just me.
You’ll never hear me argue on the topic of bigger fans. I am a big fan of big fans lol
He has vortex fans are a SUPER affordable work around though
I like when you demonstrate how you fit into a certain space, bed, shower, toilet.
Ty
Good review, covers all the necessary features. As a 6'3" person I appreciate the extra effort with the bed and shower demo. I am looking at this and the Alta / Surveyor variants, to be fair the Alta is nice but it is 3' longer and 500 lbs heavier. Alta would be a top choice if they would drop the 2' deep pantry, move the slide to the back of the camper and allow the Murphy bed to be used with a closed slide, but they haven't figured that out. Maybe one day.
You are still my go to for thorough and informative RV reviews, keep it up and thanks.
I get what you’re saying on that Alta with the mini pantry. they seem to like storage by the sofa like that in some of their models
We just got home from a RV show here in Tacoma, WA and really looked into this model. My SO (significant other) was really impressed and we're now strongly considering going with this model. The bathroom size works well for us and we love a murphy bed set up for that extra space. We also loved all the counter space for the kitchen and the storage in general was really nice. Grand design really did a great job on this model for sure.
Hope the video here has been helpful as well!!
@@JoshtheRVNerd It totally was. I also just watched your newest grand design video and I'm really excited to see the more in depth videos. Grand Design is honestly one of my fave brands on the market.
@@rickysmom1 I could've spent a week in that display and not managed to get everything I wanted
There were hundreds upon hundreds of RVs all within a mile of one another that week at just the RV hall of fame.
Then there was the whole Forest River display... which I spent maybe a whopping 2hrs in
We just bought this model, pick up this Monday. It seems perfect for us, kids are grown and gone, plus we have a 1/2 ton and didn't want to upgrade to a 3/4 ton. Great review!
Enjoy it
We have this trailer with the dinette. Absolutely love it. Ours is 2021, but I don't see many changes.
They haven't really changed the recipe much in the past years but with the success they're seeing I don't think they need to.
I spoke with GD's manger of the Imagine series and he asked my thoughts on what they could do. Other than touching up their solar package slightly and possibly pulling the carpet from the slides I felt like they're in an excellent position
I really like Grand Design!
Oh, and yes, please keep your demonstrations in your videos. As a 6 foot tall woman, that’s important for me to see.
Thanks Josh!!
Will do!
Your videos/info is by far my FAVORITE! Thank you SO much for taking the time to show us the size of the bed, etc by actually laying on it... it DOES help.
TY for saying something, Stacy!
We OWN this one and love it!! We have the one with the “U” shaped table in the slide out. We’ve had it since May. We come from a C class after getting the cat converter SAWED OFF 2 x in 3 months. But it pulls very well with my Silverado 1500. Bathroom is very nice. Shower is tall enough for a 6’ person. Open cabinets are great. Need some kind of lighting inside the cabinets to see items.
Perfect couple camper. Dig the couch instead of the dinette. Really don't need much of a kitchen because we like to cook outside. A microwave, hot plate and fridge works fine.
You’re talking more camping and less glamping
And I am good with that. I like simplicity
I think I like the kitchen , bathroom and storage space best o. This one! This could be a very hot seller!😊😊👍👍👍👍👍
It definitely is
Murphy and bendy beds are deal-breakers since you end up crawling into bed and not sitting.
The downside of watching too many of Josh's videos is that eventually you will find a trailer with one more feature you wish the one you bought had!
That happened here now to me.
I bought a 200mk That only has the theater seats....I need both the seats AND the dinette
This has them! ! The only consolation I take is that. I got a great deal on the 200 M. K. And I think that this model would be very hard to get at the price point that I got the 200mk by many thousand dollars, putting it way above my limit.......So, I am good. I am going to remove the middle home theater seat And put the table there...., then I will have both the dinette AND two home theater seats!
Not your fault Josh... You can't help it if you're a natural entertainer!
That 200MK is a really good rig though! I hope you enjoy it
Bendy bed selling point: you can bend the far end up to put on the fitted sheets MUCH easier! We just discovered this last night on ours.
True..
Love your very detailed videos Josh! This is an excellent floor plan!
Love the way you go the extra mile and show beds, showers, etc. They really do help and making the videos a little longer but that is okay because the information is critical for people to see. Sorry about the extra editing time but I really do like it. And your video lengths are never a problem because they are very informative, educational, AND entertaining! LOL!
Thank you. As long as you want to see it I will keep doing it
We have never owned a pull trailer but have had 3 motorhomes over the years. We currently have no RV but are actively researching. We plan to do some extended traveling once my wife retires in the next year.
We have a 3/4 ton so we can pull a heavier trailer, but we don't want anything over 30' for towability and getting into state parks. I think we'd like something similar to this but a little longer.
The Murphy is fine, but I don't want a short queen. I like the layout on this unit. The bathroom is a bit skimpy, the TV is too high, and the bed is short, but I like it overall.
My wife and I watch your videos and really enjoy the detail. We live in GA but would certainly consider purchasing from your company when we decide to pull the trigger.
Enjoy your vacation. You are 100% correct. The time you have available with your family is limited. No matter how important you are to your company, they will replace you in a month. Your family...not so much.
We will be here when you’re ready!!
I don't think there is a bad way to do outlets as long as they are there. Worst case scenario you get a shorty extension cord of a suitable wire gauge. Whatever solution they use it's going to work well sometimes and be suboptimal other times.
Your videos are informative and entertaining. Love them...as I told you on the phone, I was sold on the 2204, but now I might be thinking this one.
Ignoring brand vs brand
If we just look at layout vs layout
I prefer this one I think
Though the 2104’s design does allow it to be a LITTLE smaller overall I think
But close
Cool little trailer. I too, am 6'2", and I don't think I'd like the camp queen. To me, the demos you do are an essential part of the videos, especially the shower height, as it's hard to judge dimensions in a video otherwise. All in all, a great weekender rv, but I'd hate to have to fold up the bed everyday.
Ty Gary!
Watch out for those Facebook police 😂
Your demonstrations when you sit and lay on the beds are very useful 👌 much appreciated to be able to grasp the true size of the RV.
Good to know. They really take a bunch of time
I appreciate your demonstration of bed setup, the WC, and all the cabinetry. I like how you start (after the quick overview) on the interior. Ain’t nobody got time for the outside if the inside isn’t right. 👍🏻
Thank you. I agree on the inside vs outside. I want to see that layout before I get invested in something
Omg TED the BEDGOBLIN visits your bedroom too??😳😂
That guy gets around man
I really LOVE Grand Design. their storage, their colors, cabinets etc. one thing they REALLY need to reconfigure is their bathrooms to allow better space around the toilet. There was a recent video (I think it was Wildwood hyperlite) that has the wall by the toilet slid back a bit more which allowed more maneuverabilty of ones legs when using the toilet.
And I really like the powered roof vent over the KITCHEN!
SIDE OUTLET FOR THE WIN
I like how the windows on the kitchen side open vs the East/West, but E/W had the lovely pantry!
I know! They each have a few cool little things
I don't even want a travel trailer but I watch all of your videos .....I have a problem haha. You are too funny sir!
Problem? Nah 😉
Ty for pulling out the bed.
My pleasure!
This was number 2 pick for us. We settled on a Flagstaff 21FBRS (Rockwood S2109). The fail with the MKE17 is the bed needs to be up in order to have the slide in. This was something we did not want. We like ours because everything is accessible with the slide in. This is important for a wayside rest snooze on the road or a late night arrival when you just did not want to do a full setup until morning. Thanks for your reviews. I feel like I owe you a lunch!
Tell ya what - save your lunch money and just drop my name in a quick review here instead :)
search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJ6QmeZ7bXF4gR09yK01XHacM
Done. The least I can do. Rock on dude.
Love and tradition of the Grand Design,
some people say it's even harder to find.
Awesome camper. Really like this one. Thanks for sharing Josh👍👍
My pleasure!!
I really appreciate the demonstrations and see the scale of the bed. Thanks for taking the time
Our pleasure!
I would remove that towel bar and use hooks for my towels. I am a side sleeper so I could curl up on either sofa for a stay over. And I like the above the counter receptacle. I have a portable tower of power that will work anywhere. This is the one for me. I love it.
Thanks for sharing!
@@JoshtheRVNerd I watch you all the time. I live in Washinton state. I wish we had a Bish's here. Oregon seems to be the closet one. Thank you for your forthright reviews.
I like that you put yourself on the bed and sofa. Better idea of how big things are.
Ty Joan!
I like it when you show the operation of stuff!
How about toilet flush 😂😂
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Yes it helps with the demonstrations, example. While comparing the east to west 1900MMK to this, I was able to see just how different the beds truly were. That said your videos are so in-depth, let’s not get greedy. I’d say do it if your caffeinated and feeling friskay!!! Great video Josh!
I appreciate the consideration. Some days you really do run on fumes but need to just keep driving forward
That sofa in front of the Murphy bed looks fantastic.
Yes keep doing the demonstrations.
The interior storage is impressive
Upgrade the fans immediately.
Road mode is impressive and if I really had to sleep, the theater seats work just fine.
I like the clearance beneath the rig also.
I'd like to see a full shot of the roof with measurements because 165 watts of solar isn't enough for me.
Overall, I really like this unit.
Ty. Good to know they help :)
I like the demonstrations 9f the use of things. Also gives you a real perspective of the size of many things. That bed/closet area with the drawers too is pretty special I think. Love the small bathroom with at least a little linen storage ! No tub ! Awesome ! No dinette! Great floorplan !
Ty Mark! As long as people keep wanting to see my mug I’ll keep sizing them up for you
im 6' tall. I just slide the mattress down a few inches at night. Just enough so i don't lose me pillow but enough so my feet don't hang over. Different camper, but works for me.
That.. is a solid idea. Like a spacer block you can stuff up there
The kitchen is pretty amazing although it gets kind of crazy down by the fridge.
Hi Josh!! This is an awesome camper! Thank you very much for doing a showcase of it. This one was an option for our consideration back in January 2021 when we were trying to decide what make/model that we'd pursue. We just chose something a bit bigger.
Safe travels!
And safe wishes to you and your family as well Alan
Josh you are the best at explaining the good and bad features of all the campers you show ,this is a small camper with tons of storage which makes it seem like it's way bigger ,I love the window by the sink neither one of my 5th wheels have that .
Neither? You have two?
@@JoshtheRVNerd yes we have a 2014 Shasta Phoenix 5th wheel that's 35 feet long and a 2015 Voltage toy hauler 5 th wheel that's 45 feet long ,we have a 2008 Ford F 350 and a 2014 Ford F 350 dually
The Murphy bed is a deal breaker. It’s perfect otherwise. Love your videos!
Try the vibe 22rk instead
Longer but fixed bed
Or transcend 200mk
The demonstration you provided was very helpful. I'm 6' 1" and that bed didn't look to bad length wise
Good to know!
Sometimes I just do stuff and at the time it makes sense. I make SO MANY videos I sometimes like to ask if YOU are actually getting any benefit out of it
That’s my favorite travel trailer!👍 8:23
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I love the colors and interior of the Alta and its rack and pinion slide mechanism, same with the Rockwood but those come with a higher unloaded vehicle weight. This is going to be our next trailer. Keep up the good work my man.
You got it!
Incredible video as always. Imagine XLS 21BHE next please! 😁
I need to get my hands on one!!
I was raised in South Florida where the Everglades is. I always had to look out for the dreaded Crocagator!!! Ted the Bed Goblin is tame compared to the Crocagator!!!
Grew up fishing with a grandfather that had me well acquainted with the dreaded crocagator early on so this had me laughing 😆
Well hello there Josh and what do we have here? That wonderful Grand Design 17MKE that you and I was just chatting about a couple of days ago. We had a check list when looking for our 2nd travel trailer and this one hit them all. Thanks for making use feel good about picking the camper because it was all your videos that helped us through this mind blowing decision. There are SO many for people chose from. Thanks for all the hard work Josh.
I’m just going where the people are directing me man. I can’t help it if they have good taste lol
This is the one I plan to get in the near future.
It’s so good. there’s a reason tons of brands have started copying this layout
Keep up the demos on the couches and beds. It makes it easier to determine the true size. Being a little shorter than you, if you fit, I will.
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Hey, I got an idea 💡. This is actually Cracker Barrel capable. How many people have fallen asleep in their recliners, especially after a long day? Just keep a couple of extra blankets accessable and cozy up on your recliners if need be.
Not a bad idea Patty! I think we've all been there after a long day of adventuring. (Jen- Josh The RV Nerds other intern)
Josh I really like your demonstrations, you add so e character to your video reviews this makes watching your RV video reviews more fun and entertaining for your viewer's! 👍👍👍👍👍 I'd say don't change a thing and just don't burn the candle at both ends! We love ya buddy!
WATCHOUT FOR TED THE BED GOBLIN
Josh, there is SSOOOOO much to like about this unit. However, re: the elec outlets, instead of in o'head cab it would be more useful to have pop-up elec outlets in the counter top, LOVE the amt of storage next to the bed (even if not fan of "bendee-bed", would love to see a DEDICATED pantry, overall storage is FANTASTIC IMO. O'night accomodation not a big issue to me as solo/couple travelers.
Y'all Be Safe!
Check out Keystone Passport 199. We have a 2018 model. We love it, but we don't like overhead outlets, but we use a short cord power strip to connect our coffee pot.
That's a great model too Bob, thanks for the suggestion. (Jen- Josh The RV Nerds other intern)
This is a really pretty camper. I'm not crazy about the murphy bed but could make it work.
I like the mirror near the other sofa.
Thanks for the " Little Grey Riding Hood " report on this really, really nice Imagine. Happiness in a small package as far as I'm concerned. I too favor the East-West Alta 19 a tad more. Give me a 2" sidewall and I AM so happier. You did a bang up one on this one Josh and a Big Thank You for it, will in Florida
Awesome!! Ty Will :)
Definitely love your live demos of bed & bathrooms. It's very helpful to know if you fit or not.
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The demos are actually very helpful. Keep them coming!
Ty Tania!
like the kitchen, seating, and all that storage. unfortunate about the slide needing to be out for the bed to be used. nice trailer tho'